Fire spotting job ad
 

I'm looking into the WA fire spotting position (Dept of Environment & Conservation) listed last friday on AFAP. However there's no mention of how to apply, and I can't find the job listed on DEC or WA govt websites.

Can anyone point me to the right place to apply, or at least the original job ad?

Couldn't see anything on the AFAP add either. Link to a website but didn't give job number.

There were a couple of phone numbers listed. Give them a call and ask where to send your resume.

For Specific Inquires: Please contact Greg Simpson on (08) 9771 7922

I applied to do this over 20yrs ago and was one of the finalists they were picking from that year.
What type of aircraft/how many do they fly now for this role???
I cannot find any info on their website or by doing a google search.:confused:

I'm not in WA so trying to avoid a toll call unless necessary. Web search number would indicate the job is posted on WA govt job site but no luck with that.

Aussie027 - there's a couple of threads about this job in previous years. They seem to be operating Champion Scouts (upgraded Decathlons?) from about 3 locations.

From the research I have done they have nine Decathlon's. There's a video on YouTube that might be of interest, here's the link:

YouTube - CALM Firespotting 2003-4

Cheers

They fly Scouts now, from my knowledge have bases at Dwellingup, Jandakot, Bunbury, Manjimup & Albany.

Recent discussion with those in the know indicate that they require 10hr command on similar size tailwheel aircraft....and that the jobs usually get heaps of applicants and fill quick....

Thanks, who makes the Scout?? Never heard of it.

There was a great thread about this job when it was advertised last year. Definitely worth searching for.

no luck calling
 

I've tried calling Greg Simpson all day but the phone has just rung out each time. Does anyone have an email address to send a CV to?

Bird-dog

Hey Aussie027,

Google is your friend :ok::

Scout Specifications

Thanks for the info guys. :ok:

Bird-dog/others applying
 

Any luck contacting Greg Simpson or finding out how to apply?

Closing date is this Friday but I don't see how they're going to get a good spectrum of applicants if there's no way of applying! :confused:

Looks like if the job is not worth a toll call to you, you may not get it...!

Would be very surprised if it is someone other than a local with contacts who gets this job. It comes up every year and 'everyone' knows that it is coming...!

I was based in Perth last year and applied months before the advert and had chatted with Greg a couple of times on the phone but was turned down. I heard they give the jobs to very low hour guys/girls and guess that is why I and many others got the friendly no thank you letter. Also a number of guys returned from the previous season so there were very few slots. I'm busy flying elsewhere now so will not be applying although I would love to get some more tail wheel time.

If you can't work out how to get hold of Greg Simpson then you have failed before you start, I have his email address and there is not a chance I'm giving it out. And if it is the cost of a call you are worried about you don't deserve it!

Scouts are made by Champion, nice aircraft, love flying tail wheel.

However last year after the last Simpson mass exidess, (2nd year running) re manjimup, they started calling ex spotters on a contract rate.
$40+ per flying hour if i recall.
Despiration.
M

Send application to:
People Services Branch
Locked Bag 104
Bentley Delivery Centre
WA 6983

Dot point CV 2 pages maximum with numbers of 2 referees.

Yes you have to buy a stamp.

Glad to see the WA state government pays the award rate....:ugh:

It's Western Australia mate! Can't rush these things you know...! :E

(Just joking so don't take offence)

Email- for all those last minute applications:E

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